The movie is a sprawling epic with extravagant costumes, sets, and an ensemble of great actors.

Vitali finds the perfect tone that Kubrick is striving for.

Vitali was fascinated by Kubrick’s craft.

The ‘Barry Lyndon’ Actor Who Abandoned His Performing Career to Shadow Stanley Kubrick

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Vitali’s passion for the process clicked into place as he began working closer with Kubrick.

The highest honor imaginable for a filmmaker.

Duvall and Kubrick certainly clashed on the set ofThe Shining, and Kubrick was known to antagonize his performers.

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A charming Irishman named Barry Lyndon ascends the ranks of 18th-century British society through cunning and opportunism. As he navigates the complexities of wealth, marriage, and social status, his ambitions lead to both success and personal downfall, portraying the rise and fall of a self-made man in a period drama.

Vitali may be one of the best indicators of the unique relationship Kubrick forged with his creative partners.

The iconic legacy of one of the most highly regarded directors would not be the same without Leon Vitali.

Barry Lyndonis available to rent on Prime Video in the U.S.

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Stanley Kubrick smiling on the set of Barry Lyndon

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